Benjamin T.

Cornelius
105 Doleac Dr., #1027, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Phone: 601-941-0839 Email: Benjamin.cornelius@usm.edu

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Expected May 2017 graduate of highly ranked university, with experience marketing, promoting and advertising various organizations
to consumers, seeks opportunities to leverage project management, design and marketing skill set in a challenging environment.

EDUCATION

The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS

B.A. Advertising/Marketing Candidate, Expected Graduation, May 2017

Achievements
3.147 Cumulative GPA
Academic Excellence Scholar
Real Life 101 Scholar
27 ACT Composite Score
Nominated for Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities
2017 Mr. Esquire Scholarship Pageant Winner

WORK EXPERIENCE
reservations, cancel reservations, or obtain details of
FootAction (May 2016- Current) complaints.
Salesman
Assist customers with purchases in efforts to reach daily Old Navy (Jun 2013 Jan 2015)
operational sales goals. Sales Associate
Maintain and stock the store. Compute sales prices, total purchases and receive and
Southern Miss Sports Recreation (Jan 2015 March process cash or credit payment.
2016) Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions,
Facilities Assistant policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security
Provide information about facilities, membership practices.
options, and rules and regulations. Watch for and recognize security risks and thefts, and
Monitor activities to ensure adherence to rules and safety know how to prevent or handle these situations.
procedures, or arrange for the removal of unruly patrons. Chic-Fil-A (Mar 2010 Aug 2012)
XEROX- Enterprise (Summer 2015) Cashier
Customer Service Representative Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers,
or automatic debits.
Confer with customers by telephone or in person to Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to
provide information about products or services, enter customers.
SKILLS

Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite Innovation

Proficient with Social Media Platforms Interpersonal Skills
Windows and Apple Operating Systems Multitasking
Microsoft Excel Certified Project management
Search Engine Optimization Collaboration
Architecting Content Team building
Creative Thinking Well Organized
Critical Thinking

RELEVANT ADVERTISING AND MARKETING EXPERIENCE

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 Benjamin T. Cornelius
105 Doleac Dr., #1027, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Phone: 601-941-0839 Email: Benjamin.cornelius@usm.edu

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated (2015- Current)

Director of Communications/Creative Director
Coordinate all events, including design and promotional materials; oversee all digital content; provide
all photography and videography services; create original media content for different advertising
channels, e.g. posters, flyers, and promotional videos; manage fraternitys heavy social media presence
via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.; and serve as the point of contact for all campus organizations and
entities looking to partner with the fraternity.
Volunteer Mayoral Campaign Team (2017)
Photography/Social Media Coordinator
During the 2017 Hattiesburg Mayoral campaign I serve as a photographer and social media content curator, working
alongside with and capturing the present mayor in genuine moments, as well as create copy to support the photos
in conjunction with the platform of the campaign.
Southern Miss. Activities Council (Spring 2015-2016)
Member, Marketing Committee
Help the student-run, student-funded organization, offer a variety of educational and entertaining
programs designed to complement the Southern Miss . academic experience; and coordinate and devise
marketing materials for pertinent events and programs, including concerts, movies, speakers, novelty acts,
etc., which are meant to educate and enlighten the student body about various subjects.
EagleTHON (Fall 2016- 2017)
Member, Marketing Team
Assist the non-profit organization with its primary goal of uniting the Southern Miss. community to raise funds
for the only medical-facility in Mississippi wholly dedicated to children, Blair E. Batson Hospital; design
graphics; serve as the organizations ambassador; and educate various groups/businesses about the organizations
mission in an effort to gain support and donations, and increase brand awareness.
American Advertising Federation (Fall 2016- Current)
President
Oversee the organization, which includes members across all disciplines and career levels in the field of
advertising; promotes the organizations mission to provide invaluable insight into the world of advertising, while
building connections and fostering job opportunities for members; increase the chapters presence on campus; and
communicate with experienced professionals in order to provide counsel and direction to chapter members.
Eagle Connection (Fall 2015-2017)
Student Ambassador
Serve as an ambassador for this elite group of students selected to conduct campus tours for perspective
students and travel to various recruitment events in different regions; assist with the orchestration of Black
and Gold Day, an annual event, guiding prospect students around campus and proactively helping them
engage with the Southern Miss. Community.

REFERENCES:
Wendell Strauss: 5 years: Mentor while under Scholarship program. Contact: 601497-9410
Marcus Coleman: 2 years: Doctor of Interdisciplinary and Communications Studies. Contact: 601-896-5493
Andre Heath: 2 years: Assistant to the Dean for Recruitment. Contact: 601-606-6631

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